Wednesday, 12 January 2011

Caroline and Roger finally built their dream chalet in Switzerland, in a tranquil little valley called the Val D'Anniviers. When they asked me whether I would like to guide them starting in Grimentz, I didn't wait to be asked twice!

Grimentz is a magnificent village, perched up high at around 1700 metres. There are majestic chalets with ancestral beams built into the side of the hill with huge woodpiles laid out in order... There is a sharp contrast between the typically Swiss bucolic village and the austere mountains that surround it.

The four little ski resorts of the Val D'Anniviers are cleverly brought together under one ski pass. There are easy connections between them using the post bus, making it easy to vary the programme.

There is hardly anyone there in January which means that you can get first tracks on all levels of off-piste including those you reach by gravity! It's also a great starting point for itineraries requiring between one and three hours of skinning!

Despite less than perfect conditions,we were still able to leave some lovely tracks and more importantly, we had a great group! Caroline and Roger were accompanied by their great friends Sally and Guy. We enjoyed animated dinners with the conversation moving between politics, mountaineering and cooking!!

Thank you Caroline and Roger for your wonderful hospitality. See you next year!

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